Pros

Earn 60,000 points after spending $3k in 3 months.

6,000 bonus points after each account anniversary.

Earn 3 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines® purchases.Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partner purchases.Earn 2 points per $1 spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare services.Earn 1 point per $1 spent on everyday purchases.

All Southwest points count towards Companion Pass status.

2 EarlyBird Check-In® each year.

25% back on inflight purchases.

Cons

$99 annual fee.

Mostly benefits Southwest flyers rather than general travelers.

Points less valuable for non-Southwest redemptions.

Why Choose It

The Southwest Performance Business card packs in exceptional rewards for small business owners who frequently fly Southwest Airlines for work trips and personal getaways. With 3X points on Southwest and annual points bonuses, qualifying for a Companion Pass is easy, saving hugely on employee flights for years. Even occasional Southwest fliers will appreciate 2 EarlyBird check-ins and 25% back on inflight purchases exceeding the low $99 annual fee. While maximum redemption value focuses on Southwest-specific perks, the initial sign-up bonus alone offers substantial returns for Southwest loyalists.